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Scientific Name Panaqolus sp. (L448)   
Common Names LDA067, Meta Clown Pleco
L448, LDA068, Meta-klovnsugemalle (Denmark)
Pronunciation pan ack oh luss
Etymology Panaqolus: Inelegantly derived from the indigenous term Panaque and in a form that infers a smaller size than that genus. 
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Size 110mm or 4.3" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification L448 replaces Panaque maccus in the Llanos drainages south of the Rio Meta. They appear to be two distinct species, as opposed to regional colour variations, as both are found together where their ranges overlap. L448 has stripes on the face when juvenile, which is only present in adult P. maccus.
Sexing Males develop small teeth-like odontodes which adorn the leading pectoral fin rays and the back half of the fishes body. Females remain unadourned and have a wider girth across the body most evident when the area just behind the pectoral fins is viewed from above.
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Distribution Llanos drainages south of the Rio Meta, Venezuela.
Orinoco, Middle Orinoco, Meta (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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Temperature 24.0-28.0°C or 75.2-82.4°F (Show species within this range)
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Feeding A wood-eating fish, the tank should be decorated with several different types of driftwood. These fish really like to have something to chew on and squash, cucumber, and other vegetables should be readily available to them (yams are a favourite). Supplement two to three times weekly with frozen foods. User data.
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Compatibility Peaceful if a little territorial. As a rough guide give each fish a 12 inch square area well broken up with decorations.
Suggested Tankmates Other loricariids, small cichlids and tetras. In a small tank (15-20 gallons) add a school of small tetras.
Breeding Cave spawner.
Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Registered Keepers There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update 2022 Jan 22 10:27 (species record created: 2001 Nov 17 00:00)